Term |
Definition |
Human Body |
Cells,tissues,organs,organ systems are in it
|
Tissue |
a group of similar cells that perform that same function |
Organ |
a structure that is composed of different kinds of tissue |
organ system |
a group of organs that work together to perform a major function |
homeostasis |
the body's tendency to keep an internal balance |
Stress |
the reaction of your body to potentially threatening, challenging, or disturbing events |
Skeletal System |
All of the bones in your body(206 bones for adults) |
Joints |
where two bones come together hold teeth+ligaments+cartilage |
inside bones |
compact bones-hard outside-spongy bone- softer porous |